If you’ve spent any time looking for CBD that doesn’t feel like it was made in a sterile lab by guys in white coats, you’ve probably stumbled across Willie’s Remedy. It’s the hemp-focused sibling to Willie Nelson’s "Reserve" line. But while the Reserve line is about the high, the Remedy line is about the ritual.
Most people want to know exactly what’s in the bag. Is it just floor-sweepings of hemp mixed with cheap beans? Or is there actual science behind the "calm focus" everyone talks about? Honestly, the answer is a mix of high-end sourcing and some pretty specific infusion tech.
The Core Ingredient: Full-Spectrum American Hemp
Basically, the "secret sauce" in every single Willie’s Remedy product—whether it’s the coffee, the tea, or the tinctures—is full-spectrum hemp extract.
This isn't that cheap CBD isolate you find at gas stations. Isolate is just the CBD molecule by itself. Full-spectrum means they keep the whole "entourage" of the plant together. You’re getting the CBD, sure, but you’re also getting trace amounts of other cannabinoids like CBG and CBN, plus the natural terpenes that give the plant its funky, earthy smell.
The hemp is grown right here in the U.S., specifically by independent farmers. Willie’s a big "save the family farm" guy—remember Farm Aid?—so the brand sources from folks who use organic growing practices.
Does it have THC?
People get worried about this. By law, it has to have less than 0.3% THC. That’s a tiny amount. It’s not enough to get you high, but it’s enough to help the "entourage effect" happen, which is basically the idea that these plant compounds work better when they’re hanging out together rather than working solo.
What’s in the Willie’s Remedy Coffee?
This is the big seller. If you’ve ever had three cups of coffee and felt like your heart was trying to escape your chest, you get why people like this. The goal is to keep the caffeine alert but ditch the "coffee jitters."
The ingredients list is remarkably short:
- 100% Specialty Grade Arabica Beans: They source these from smallholder farms in Colombia and Nicaragua. It’s not "flavoring" or "instant" junk.
- Organic Full-Spectrum Hemp Oil: Infused directly into the beans.
The way they do it is kinda clever. They don't just spray oil on the beans after they're roasted (which would make them greasy and gross). They use a proprietary infusion process that binds the hemp extract to the natural oils of the coffee bean.
The Math on Your Mug:
An 8-ounce cup of Willie’s Remedy coffee usually lands around 15mg of hemp extract. That’s a moderate dose. It’s enough to notice a "rounding off the edges" of the caffeine, but it’s not going to make you want to take a nap at your desk.
The Tea Blends: More Than Just Leaves
If coffee isn't your vibe, the teas are actually where the brand gets more "chef-y" with the ingredients. They use whole-leaf tea, not the dust you find in standard tea bags.
- Breakfast Blend: A mix of Assam and Ceylon black teas. It’s malty and bold.
- Green Tea: Sourced from the Zhejiang Province in China. It has those grassy, vegetal notes.
- Hibiscus & Peppermint: These are the caffeine-free options. The peppermint is literally just dried peppermint leaves and hemp.
The "packaging" is actually an ingredient in itself here. They use pyramid-shaped bags made from biodegradable materials. The shape is important because it lets the tea leaves and the hemp extract circulate in the water. Most commercial tea bags are made with plastics that can leach into your drink—Willie’s team skipped that.
The Tinctures: The Simple Stuff
The tinctures are the "purest" version of what’s in Willie’s Remedy. If you look at the back of the bottle, you’ll see two things:
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- MCT Oil (Fractionated Coconut Oil): This acts as the "carrier." CBD is fat-soluble, meaning your body absorbs it way better when it’s hitched to a fat like coconut oil.
- Full-Spectrum Hemp Extract: Again, the same high-quality stuff from U.S. farms.
They don't add peppermint flavoring or stevia. It tastes like the plant. Some people love that "earthy" taste; others think it tastes like licking a lawnmower. If you’re in the latter camp, you’re better off sticking to the coffee or tea where the flavor is masked.
The New Player: Willie's Remedy+
In 2025 and moving into 2026, the brand expanded into "Remedy+." This is a different beast. While the standard Remedy line is for wellness and has almost zero THC, the Remedy+ line is a social tonic.
These drinks contain:
- 5mg to 10mg of Hemp-Derived Delta-9 THC: This will give you a buzz.
- L-Theanine: An amino acid usually found in green tea that helps with relaxation.
- Carbonated Water and Fruit Flavors: Usually lemon, lime, or passionfruit.
It’s basically an alcohol alternative. It’s low calorie (usually around 10-20 calories) and designed to hit you fast—about 15 minutes—and wear off in about an hour. It’s a totally different ingredient profile than the "daily wellness" coffee.
What Most People Get Wrong
People often assume that because Willie Nelson is involved, these products are about getting stoned. They’re not. The standard Remedy line is about "stasis"—keeping things level.
Another misconception is that the CBD will "evaporate" in the hot coffee water. It won’t. The infusion process is designed to handle the heat of a standard brew (around 200°F). However, you shouldn't use a paper filter if you can help it. Paper filters can trap some of those precious hemp oils. A French press or a metal mesh filter is the "pro" way to do it.
Is it worth the premium?
You’re paying for two things here: sourcing and the "Willie tax." Honestly, you can find cheaper CBD oil. But finding coffee that is actually specialty-grade and properly infused is harder.
If you’re someone who:
- Struggles with the "caffeine shakes."
- Cares about where their hemp is grown (no heavy metals or pesticides).
- Prefers a "whole plant" approach over lab-made chemicals.
...then the ingredients list here is probably exactly what you're looking for.
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Your Next Steps
If you want to try it out, don't start with the 2500mg tincture. It’s overkill for a beginner. Grab a bag of the Medium Roast Ground Coffee. Brew it in a French press to keep the oils intact. Start with one cup in the morning and see how your focus feels around 11:00 AM. Usually, that’s when the "crash" hits—but with the hemp infusion, most people find that the midday slump just doesn't happen.